Since 753 BC, ancient Rome has been the center of the Roman Empire. The powerful civilization has made advances in engineering, art, and architecture. Its citizens, especially the wealthy ones, enjoy many freedoms. Will you: Choose between politics and business as a wealthy Roman man? Explore your options as a young woman of Rome? Experience the siege of Rome as a Roman peasant?

Oxford In Search of History provides learners and teachers with outstanding, accessible high-quality material that meets the requirements of the National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). The course builds learner's confidence by using scaffolded activities, and by providing opportunities for practice and consolidation. Extension activities provide for learners aspiring to excellence. Features include: all the essential resources are in the text, and a full-colour map is provided; accessible language ensures easy understanding that will help learners to learn and revise independently; exam words are highlighted in the text, to improve exam performance; and a sample exam paper allows learners to effectively practise for exams.